Institution

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Information Studies

Job Title

Lecturer Information Science and Technology

Department/College

School of Information Studies

Dates

Opening Date: 02/25/2022
Closing Date:  03/14/2022

Job Description

The School of Information Studies (SOIS), the iSchool at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), invites applications for a Lecturer position in Information Science & Technology.

This is a 9-month instructional academic staff position. Position offers competitive salary and full benefits. Optional summer teaching for additional compensation may be available. This appointment will be on a yearly renewable contract, based on satisfactory performance and SOIS instructional needs.

Job Duties

The selected applicant will be expected to teach at the Bachelor’s and Master’s level in one or more of the following areas: web application development (e.g., PHP), information security, data analysis, and machine learning applications. Other relevant information technology-related areas also may be considered. The standard teaching load will be four classes per semester. It is expected that the incumbent must be able to start by Fall 2022.

Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills

Required Qualifications
  • Masters degree in Information Science/Information Technology, or a related field, at the time of the appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Evidence of teaching experience in Information Science/Computer Science /Information Technology related programs.
  • Demonstrated ability, in the design and delivery of courses in a variety of formats, including onsite and online.
 

Supplemental Information

The School of Information Studies offers several educational programs: a Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology (BSIST); a Masters of Science in Information Science and Technology (MSIST) degree in partnership with the Department of Computer Science; an ALA-accredited Masters of Library and Information Science (MLIS); several coordinated graduate degree programs, including Health Informatics; transcript-designated concentrations within the MLIS Archival Studies, Public Libraries, Information Organization, and Information Technology; post-masters Certificates of Advanced Study in Archives and Records Management and Digital Libraries; and a PhD in Information Studies.

The School has a strong research faculty, more than 900 students, and state-of-the-art information technology. SOIS is committed to excellence through diversity of thought, race, gender and community. We seek candidates who value and demonstrate an appreciation for diversity in all forms, in addition to providing the necessary support to those communities for an inclusive learning arena.

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/33837

Return to Job Board